Ganesh Chaturthi is right around the corner, and hence begins one of the biggest festivals in India. On Friday, people all around India, especially is Maharashtra and Karnataka, will celebrate the festival with great gusto and joy.

And since no festival is ever completed without a good deal of giving and taking, we are guessing that all the shops and retailers will have quite the busy day with people flocking to buy gifts for family and loved ones.

Ganesh Chaturthi, in case you aren't aware, is the Hindu festival celebrated in honour of the god Ganesha, the elephant-headed remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings and wisdom.

The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi. While celebrated all over India, it is most elaborate in Maharashtra and other parts of Western and Southern India.